What horror should be

Rating: 8/10 (24 October 2003)

28 Days Later is true horror, relying on characterization, mood and atmosphere instead of cheap shock or excessive fanboy gore. Here we get people we care about trapped in a nightmarish circumstance and their fate very well might be inescapeable. The film is dark and depressing throughout and up until the last scene you're not sure if the good guys will win or lose. The DVD does give it to you both ways though via the 3 alternate endings. I prefer the happier finish, but if you want to walk away completely depressed you can do that too. :)